Assistant VP, Global Markets Legal & Documentation

UOB; Singapore; On-site; SGD 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd is seeking a qualified lawyer for a Global Markets legal role in Singapore. The position focuses on drafting, negotiating, and managing master agreements and related documents, and providing advisory support on trading products and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 2–3 years’ experience in legal advisory or banking, with strong knowledge of derivatives and treasury products. Proficiency in MS Office is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with admission to practice in a common law jurisdiction.
• 2–3 years’ experience in legal advisory and/ or banking roles, with drafting experience.
• Good knowledge of derivatives/ treasury products and related regulations.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and execute trading master agreements and related documents for Global Markets.
• Provide legal advisory support on products, trade confirmations, term sheets, and project financing documents.
• Review enforceability of netting and collateral; liaise with external counsel and prepare memoranda.
• Periodically review internal processes and manuals; handle audit queries.
• Assist head of department on regulatory projects and support compliance.
• Perform data governance tasks and maintain trade reporting for legal documents.

Skills

Legal advisory

Contract drafting

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

LLB

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values – Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long‑term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

Company: 1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values – Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long‑term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

Job Description

The role is responsible for the drafting, negotiation, review, execution, and ongoing management of Global Markets’ legal documentation, as well as providing legal advisory support on trading products and documentation. It ensures that products, transactions, and activities operate in compliance with internal policies and applicable legal and regulatory frameworks, while supporting and contributing to various regulatory and cross border initiatives. The role also maintains robust data governance and documentation control.

Job Responsibilties

• In collaboration with internal stakeholders and/or clients, draft, negotiate, and execute various trading master agreements (e.g. ISDA Master Agreements, Credit Support Annexes, Global Master Repurchase Agreements, Global Master Securities Lending Agreements) and other securities, collateral/collateralisation, and foreign exchange trading agreements arising from Global Markets’ activities, including amendments and any ancillary or related documentation (collectively, “Agreements”).
• Provide legal advisory support to internal stakeholders in relation to Global Markets’ products, businesses, and operations, including reviewing and advising on trade confirmations, term sheets, and project financing documents.
• Conduct analysis on the enforceability of netting and collateral through the review of legal opinions relating to the Agreements, including liaising with external counsel and preparing summary memoranda, as required.
• Periodically review and update internal processes and related manuals.
• Handle issues and queries raised by internal and external audit functions.
• Assist the head of department/line manager on regulatory projects to support compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Perform general data governance tasks, including input and maintenance of requisite data and trade reporting in respect of legal documents and related projects.

Pre-requisites

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and admitted to practice in a common law jurisdiction
• Minimum two (2) to three (3) years’ experience in legal advisory and/ or banking roles, with relevant prior experience in legal drafting and documentation
• Good knowledge of derivatives/ treasury products as well as familiarity with legal concepts and regulations would be preferred
• Being resourceful, accountable, analytical and meticulous is a must
• Strong computer literacy in MS Excel, MS Word, Power Point is required; proficiencies in system-based programs would be advantageous and preferred
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact and correspond well across departments and segments within the bank
• Able to articulate/ write well with respect to English, Mandarin/ Chinese (preferred but not mandatory) and Bahasa (preferred but not mandatory)

Additional Requirements

English, University-Bachelor - Law

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